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Cotton.

Its Census reference point is in Glacial Lakes Upham and Aitkin, within Northern Lakes and Forests. Northland lies about 4.8 miles southwest of Cotton by reference-point distance.

A local understanding of the land. A straightforward conversation about what comes next.

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THE LAND FROM ABOVE

A closer look at Cotton, Minnesota · USDA NAIP aerial photography

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Land around Cotton, Minnesota from above

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THE SETTINGGlacial Lakes Upham and Aitkin
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYSt. Louis County
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Cotton on the map

THE COTTON LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Glacial Lakes Upham and Aitkin setting.

Cotton township has 69.1 square miles of land in St. Louis County. Its Census reference point is in Glacial Lakes Upham and Aitkin, within Northern Lakes and Forests.

Glacial hills, till plains, sandy outwash and old lake basins create a varied northern landscape. Conifer and hardwood forests surround many lakes across these glacially shaped uplands.

Regional context: Northern Lakes and Forests ↗ · Classification at the Census reference point

Cotton and St. Louis County

Cotton is associated with St. Louis County in the Census boundary data. Start with the parcel’s tax bill to match the property to that jurisdiction, then confirm which government handles its land use.

St. Louis County

Cotton by land and water

The Census records 2.9 square miles of water within Cotton, or 4% of its total area. It is 4.9 percentage points lower than the 8.9% recorded for St. Louis County. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Cotton township has 2 times the land area of nearby Northland township (34.7 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Cotton land.

These starting questions follow this location’s jurisdiction, regional setting, and nearby geography. The answers come from the property itself.

01

Locate the parcel within Cotton

Use a tax bill, deed, or assessor’s parcel number to pin down the land in Cotton. Check the St. Louis County geography against the actual property location.

02

Read the Glacial Lakes Upham and Aitkin setting

Glacial Lakes Upham and Aitkin belongs to Northern Lakes and Forests. Is the tract on sandy outwash, moraine hills or a lake basin margin, and what do its survey and access records establish?

03

Check the route, beyond Northland

Northland is 4.8 miles southwest of the Cotton reference point. That geographic proximity does not establish a drivable route or legal access. Which road reaches your land, and is the right to use it recorded?

OPEN THE RIGHT MAP. FIND THE RIGHT RECORD.

Cotton resources,
ready to explore.

The topographic link opens at this location’s reference point. Government links identify the actual named jurisdiction in the Census directory.

MAP CENTERED ON COTTON

USGS National Map

Begin at 47.1265° N, 92.4404° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Cotton ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

Township Of Cotton

Use this township government’s site to identify the relevant office and its current instructions. Confirm that it administers the record or land-use question for your parcel.

Open Township Of Cotton ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

County Of St Louis

Use this county government’s site to identify the relevant office and its current instructions. Confirm that it administers the record or land-use question for your parcel.

Open County Of St Louis ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Cotton data

View Census information selected by this legal township’s geographic identifier. Available statistics depend on the geography and survey.

View the geography profile ↗THE REGIONAL MAP SOURCE

Glacial Lakes Upham and Aitkin

Explore the agency mapping behind the Northern Lakes and Forests context in this guide. Use the detailed map to identify the unit at your actual property.

View regional mapping ↗
Additional Minnesota landowner resources

Minnesota shoreland classifications

DNR explanation and map access for lake, river, and stream shoreland classifications.

Minnesota DNR map collection

Official tools for terrain, waterbodies, watersheds, and public-land context.

FEMA flood mapsUSDA Web Soil SurveyWetlands mapper

PLACES, DISTANCES & CONNECTIONS

Around Cotton.

Northland lies about 4.8 miles southwest of Cotton by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Cotton in context

NSEWNorthland · 4.8 miles1Ellsburg · 6.2 miles2Kelsey · 9 miles3New Independence · 10.7 miles4Meadowlands · 11 miles5Alborn · 11.6 miles6OUTER RING: 11.6 MILES
  1. 1
    Northland4.8 mi · legal township
  2. 2
    Ellsburg6.2 mi · legal township
  3. 3
    Kelsey9 mi · legal township
  4. 4
    New Independence10.7 mi · legal township
  5. 5
    Meadowlands11 mi · legal township
  6. 6
    Alborn11.6 mi · legal township
Positions are calculated from Census reference points. Crowded labels use a leader line to their exact dot. Straight-line distances within Minnesota; no roads, travel times, or service boundaries are implied.
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QUESTIONS GROUNDED IN THIS PLACE

Your Cotton
land questions.

Have a tax bill, an inherited deed, or simply a map pin? Start with what you have.

What should I send for land in Cotton?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in St. Louis County. Cotton’s 69.1 square miles of land include many different property situations; the exact parcel is what we review.

Is every Cotton property in Glacial Lakes Upham and Aitkin?+

No. Glacial Lakes Upham and Aitkin is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Cotton boundary and individual properties can cross landscape transitions. Open the regional source and the topographic map, then locate the actual parcel before applying regional context.

Can I use Northland as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 4.8 miles southwest of Cotton’s. That distance is not a driving route, utility connection, or comparable-sale adjustment. Share the actual access road and parcel records so we can review your property on its own facts.

Can I request an offer without being near Cotton?+

Yes. Begin online with the property location and ownership details. Tell Larry G and the team what you know about the land, access, and any co-owners. We review the parcel before deciding whether to propose a purchase; if a sale moves forward, the closing company can explain remote signing arrangements.

Sources for this guide. 2025 U.S. Census geography supplies local names, area measurements, reference points, and map boundaries. Regional context uses EPA Level IV ecoregions mapping. Government links come from the Census 2026 Government Units Listing and are not individually certified by USA Land Offers. Read the mapping methods, coverage, and source details →

This guide describes a service area, not a local office. Maps and regional facts do not establish an individual parcel’s boundaries, permitted use, risk, or value.

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Your land in Cotton.
Your next chapter.

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